Student Research Opportunities

Deadline Extended!!! Hurricane Studies REU: Get paid to conduct interdisciplinary research at the University of South Florida! Students will collaborate with faculty mentors on a research project, will attend a seminar on Hurricane Research Methods, will study the social dynamics of hurricane vulnerability, and will participate in ethics and diversity training. Students will also receive a $3,600 stipend, travel reimbursement, and many other benefits. Undergraduate students from any major may apply.

Application deadline: March 4, 2008

For more information, go to: http://ur.usf.edu/content/reu/reu.html (Click on "Hurricane Studies" link.)

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Internsip in Plant Biology Research: The Danforth Center in St. Louis, MO provides a summer research internship program for undergraduate students. Students conduct research in biotechnology, as well as learning about the political and economical considerations affecting 21st century science and research. A stipend of $5400 is provided, and housing is available for those who live outside of the St. Louis area.

Application deadline: February 11, 2008

For more information, go to: http://www.danforthcenter.org/internship/

Genetics and Biochemistry REU: The Department of Genetics & Biochemistry at Clemson University will offer a residential 10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program for twelve upper-level undergraduate students. Students will be trained on how to apply the scientific process to relevant scientific problems at both the intellectual and practical levels. Participants, recruited nationally, will include those with a background in any of the disciplines considered to be “life sciences”: genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, etc. and will be matched with ongoing research projects that best fit their interests and academic background. Student receive a $4000 stipend, housing, and a $1000 meal allowance! Students from institutions with limited research opportunities, women and minorities under-represented in science fields are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: February 15, 2008

For more information, go to: http://www.clemson.edu/genbiochem/undergradsummerprogram.html

Institute of Ecosystem Studies REU: Now entering its 21^st year, the Institute of Ecosystem Studies' Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program provides 10 students an opportunity to conduct quality research in ecology at a well-established research institute. Students receive a stipend of $4,800 for their participation in the program, which runs for 12-weeks from the end of May to late August, IES provides housing for students for the entire summer plus a food allowance of $600.

Application deadline: February 15, 2008.

For more information, go to: http://www.ecostudies.org/reu.html

Medical College of Georgia STAR Program: This is a paid opportunity for students interested in biomedical research to spend their summers doing paid research at the Medical College of Georgia. Students will spend 9 weeks researching in an area of research of their choice,as well as attending workshops and interacting with other student with similar interests. They will receive a $4000 stipend, but must pay for their own housing.

Application deadline: February 19, 2008

For more information, go to: http://www.mcg.edu/star/

Undergraduate Student Research Call for Papers: Southeastern chapter of INFORMS is inviting papers on topics in the following areas: Accounting, Finance and Economics, Educational Innovation and Educational Practice, Information Technology, Expert Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Decision Support Systems, Management, Strategy, and International Issues, Marketing and Logistics, Production and Operations Management, Public Sector Social and Ethical Issues, Quantitative Theory and Methods, and Sports and Recreation. Students will present their papers at the 2007 Annual Meeting.

Submission deadline: May 31, 2007

For more information, click here: INFORMS

For more information, go to: www.seinforms.org and select the Paper Submission Site link.

13th Annual Southeast Regional Technology Transfer Conference: The Research Foundation Committee of the South Carolina Section of the American Water Works Association is soliciting student poster presentations for the Technology Transfer Conference, held January 25th and 26th, 2007 at the Hyatt regency in Greenville, SC. The program will cover practical applications of current research on issues relevant to the drinking water industry; students should focus their research papers appropriately. Interested students should submit a one page abstract detailing their research project to the following address: Rachel D. Crosby, AWWA--Research Foundation Committee Member, Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities, P.O. Box 1057, Orangeburg, SC. 29115. Applicants will be notified of the Review Committee's decision by December 14, 2006.

Application deadline: December 1, 2007

Oak Ridge Associated Universities Internships: The Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) Internship Program provides opportunities for qualified undergraduate and first year graduate students to receive hands-on experience in a real-world setting that prepares them to become part of tomorrow's workforce. ORAU provides internships in the disciplines of engineering, computer science, health physics, meteorology, chemistry, physics, biological sciences, environmental sciences, emergency management, public health, epidemiology, accounting, finance, audit, communications, graphic design, human resources, and instructional technology. Lasts approximately ten weeks during a summer term. Available only to U.S. citizens.

Application deadline: varies

For more information, go to: http://www.orau.org/jobs/

If you need information about undergraduate research in the College of Arts and Sciences contact:

Dr. Dwight Dimaculangan, Director of Undergraduate Research (803) 323-2111, ext.6443 or E-mail: dimaculangad@winthrop.edu

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